Shelter Reservations 419-221-1232 or Register Online

WALKING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

Winter is the perfect time to hit the trails and reflect on the calm serenity of our eastern deciduous forests. As plant life takes a pause, take some time to slow down and experience nature at a different pace. Interpretive hikes will be 1 mile or less in length and will be slowly paced on …

NIGHT HIKE

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

See, hear, smell, touch, and taste the forest at nighttime. We’ll practice using all our senses to help guide us as we embrace the dark! You may bring a flashlight, but we will turn it off during portions of the hike. Be prepared for the weather and ground conditions. Register by Nov. 15.  

WALKING THRU AUTUMN

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

Please join us for our 17th annual Walking Thru Autumn hiking series. Each week 60-90 participants gather for a guided hike, to take in the beauty of fall and explore some of the 30+ miles of Metro Park trails. Upon completing 6 out of the 8 offered hikes, participants will receive a 2023 Metro Parks …

IMAGINATURE PLAYGROUP

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

Come play with us at the Hermon Woodlands Imaginature Playscape! Join a naturalist at the West Shelter for a mini-program, then spend the rest of the time playing and exploring in the Playscape and creek. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch. Caregivers might want to pack extra shoes and/or clothes for the ride home! …

IMAGINATURE PLAYGROUP

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

Come play with us at the Hermon Woodlands Imaginature Playscape! Join a naturalist at the West Shelter for a mini-program, then spend the rest of the time playing and exploring in the Playscape and creek. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch. Caregivers might want to pack extra shoes and/or clothes for the ride home! …

IMAGINATURE PLAYGROUP

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

Come play with us at the Hermon Woodlands Imaginature Playscape! Join a naturalist at the West Shelter for a mini-program, then spend the rest of the time playing and exploring in the Playscape. Wear clothes and shoes that are appropriate for playing in the creek. Registration is required by July 24.  

FAIRY HOUSES

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

Legend has it if you build a fairy house, the fairies will watch over you and keep you safe from harm.  The W.F.H. Construction Company needs your help to build their newest Woodland Fairy Housing Development located at Hermon Woodlands.  Each child and adult companion will receive official fairy money so they can buy the …

IMAGINATURE PLAYGROUP

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

Come play with us at the Hermon Woodlands Imaginature Playscape! Join a naturalist at the West Shelter for a mini-program, then spend the rest of the time playing and exploring in the Playscape. Wear clothes and shoes that are appropriate for playing in the creek. Registration is required by June 26.  

Vernal Pools 101

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

Vernal pools are perhaps the most interesting and diverse parts of our forests. A rich ecosystem, bursting with life, that serves as a nursery for countless organisms… and a buffet for others. Join a naturalist to learn about these fascinating pools with presentation in the shelter and then we’ll go explore them! We’ll step gently …

Explore S’More At Hermon Woodlands

Hermon Woodlands 485 N. Wapak Road, Lima, OH, United States

Families can hike with a naturalist and explore a different park. Interact with other families while playing games, hearing stories, or singing songs and end the night with s’mores around a campfire. Register by Jan. 23 online or by calling 419-221-1232.  

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